Wayside Cross - Boalsburg, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jonathanatpsu
N 40° 46.875 W 077° 47.640
18T E 264231 N 4518230
A wayside cross given by the citizens of Montblainville, France
Waymark Code: WM15MMZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
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This wayside cross is located on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. The metal cross stands on a stone pedestal and has an engraved stone which states its significance: "Brig. Genl. Edward Sigerfoos was mortally wounded before this wayside cross in the Argonne, Sept. 29, 1918, which is given by the mayor & citizens of Montblainville, France."

Edward Sigerfoos was the only American general to be killed in combat during World War I.

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Country or International City that Gave the Gift: Montblainville, France

Country or International City that Received the Gift: Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

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